Matthew Anthony Penny, 26, of Dartmouth, has been identified as the victim of a homicide.
The matter remains under investigation. Penny's body was found early New Year's Day morning at the Oakfield Provincial Park. RCMP have not released the cause of death.
Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call any RCMP office, Halifax Regional Police or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIP202 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.